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Surprisingly poor test results - Hashimoto

I am a male in my 60's, suffering from sever and chronic fatigue, had thyroid test in December. GP said I have Hashimoto and was unhappy with low level of T3...

I am a male in my 60's, suffering from sever and chronic fatigue, had thyroid te...

Burren

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid & TTC

Hi, We’ve been TTC since June 2020 with no luck, I had a blood test in November 2020 which showed my TSH at 4.4 which I know is too high for TTC but my GP...

Hi, We’ve been TTC since June 2020 with no luck, I had a blood test in November...

Chinchilly

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Looking for correct group

Can anyone please advise if there is an HU group for my circumstances. I have SCC from parotid gland which has spread to neck lymph nodes. It's been removed by...

Can anyone please advise if there is an HU group for my circumstances. I have SC...

aloneifly

•3 years ago

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Test results following T3

Hi I’ve had my first blood test following adding T3 in December which I’ve build up to 3 x 5mg and my T4 was reduced from 100 to 75 at the start I’m...

Hi I’ve had my first blood test following adding T3 in December which I’ve bui...

Ralphie1

•3 years ago

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Dr Mercola’s supplements

Hi everyone, are Dr Mercola’s supplements good? I’m taking vitamin C and D but after having subscribed to his newsletter I’m horrified by his articles as it...

Hi everyone, are Dr Mercola’s supplements good? I’m taking vitamin C and D but a...

Kari55

•3 years ago

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Skin problems - WARNING photos attached

Apologies for gruesome photos but my hypothyroid (Hashimoto’s) mother has had skin issues for over a year on both hands and both feet. Dermatologist keeps...

Apologies for gruesome photos but my hypothyroid (Hashimoto’s) mother has had sk...

Wired123

•3 years ago

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Autoimmunity and covid

I’ve watched a webinar on the vaccines with prof. Tim Spector and he mentioned that people with autoimmune diseases can have some immunity to covid. He didn’t...

I’ve watched a webinar on the vaccines with prof. Tim Spector and he mentioned t...

Kari55

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Hashimotos and covid

Morning all, I was just wondering if you had any thoughts on having the covid vaccine. My Endo advised me to have it, but since there has been no studies on...

Morning all, I was just wondering if you had any thoughts on having the covid va...

barb62

•3 years ago

3 Replies

How to interpret results

Hi all, I am usually on here discussing my Hashimoto's but because of my experiences I am very sensitive to keeping an eye on my daughters for signs they may...

Hi all, I am usually on here discussing my Hashimoto's but because of my experie...

MrsQ20

•3 years ago

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99.9 TSH AND 2 T4 with TRU thyriod??? Is this fake medication???

Been taking tru thyriod for 2 month with these test results.... what should I do?!!?! Im in panic Ndt

Been taking tru thyriod for 2 month with these test results.... what should I do...

olsson87

•3 years ago

38 Replies

Help before consultant appt on blood results

Hi all Following my last blood results my GP referred me to an Endo who in the first appointment last month suggested I might benefit from T3 (great...

Hi all Following my last blood results my GP referred me to an Endo who in the f...

jsy_girl

•3 years ago

37 Replies

Is is Subacute Thyroiditis or Thyroid cancer?

Hi all, I just came across this website and I have really high hopes to get some answers reading others questions. Apologies for long post! So to give you...

Hi all, I just came across this website and I have really high hopes to get some...

bajmon

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Iron panel and full blood count test results - is it safe to supplement?

Hi there again. I've been looking into my low ferritin, and recently did both the iron panel and FBC. Could someone please comment on them? is it safe to...

Hi there again. I've been looking into my low ferritin, and recently did both th...

Purple_Green

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Hashimoto sand digestive problems

I am having digestive problems has any one else experienced these with Hashimoto

I am having digestive problems has any one else experienced these with Hashimoto...

Cecilbenhard

•3 years ago

11 Replies

TSH and FT4

Can anyone give me some advice with my recent thyroid results. I have Hashimoto’s. My FT4 is on the high side and only just in range. Does anyone know what...

Can anyone give me some advice with my recent thyroid results. I have Hashimoto’...

Luci20

•3 years ago

19 Replies

How long before levo takes effect?

Hello - I have been taking levothyroxine 100mcg daily for two weeks now. I think there are small (very small) signs of improvement. For example, I feel...

Hello - I have been taking levothyroxine 100mcg daily for two weeks now. I thin...

Ophelia1

•3 years ago

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Blood test result " weakly positive antibodies"

T4 (12.0 - 22.0) 22.2 ..Previously 24.5 T3 (3.1 - 6.8) 7.2 Previously 7.8 TSH <0.05 (The same) TPO Negative TrAB 1.78 (<1.74) I am just confused on the term...

T4 (12.0 - 22.0) 22.2 ..Previously 24.5 T3 (3.1 - 6.8) 7.2 Previously 7.8 TSH...

kittyelen

•3 years ago

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HELP! Just got my test results back (new ndt supply)

Please help me understand this. I feel great BUT my tsh is 99.9 and free t4 is 2???? I will test my t3 tomorrow or next week. How shall I read my test?

Please help me understand this. I feel great BUT my tsh is 99.9 and free t4 is 2...

olsson87

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Tech Question

Apologies in advance for being a computer doofus, but I seem to have signed up so that replies come through on my email - this isn't great for me from a...

Apologies in advance for being a computer doofus, but I seem to have signed up s...

Ffantastig

•3 years ago

3 Replies

B vitamins and iron supplementation

For several years I had been taking a multi-vitamin (for eye health) containing modest amounts of B vitamins and iron. Over a year ago I had my B12, folate...

For several years I had been taking a multi-vitamin (for eye health) containing ...

DoDoc

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Blood Results

Please advise my Levo dosage was increased but even still my symptoms of hair loss and dry skin hasn’t improved

Please advise my Levo dosage was increased but even still my symptoms of hair lo...

Kubz16

•3 years ago

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Blood Results

Please advise my Levo dosage was increased but even still my symptoms of hair loss and dry skin hasn’t improved

Please advise my Levo dosage was increased but even still my symptoms of hair lo...

Kubz16

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Test results and more questions than answers!

Hi I am hoping one of you more experienced people can help me move forward with my medication. I am currently on 75mcg Levo and 30mcg T3. I am greatly improved...

Hi I am hoping one of you more experienced people can help me move forward with ...

Carna

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Getting to the end of the road

My levo was increased to 125mcg at the end of November 2020. The change was dramatic, no more balance issues, brain fog lifted, more energy. During that time...

My levo was increased to 125mcg at the end of November 2020. The change was dram...

Roulette26

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Does anyone have any nice liver recipes to share?

Hi - I am trying to up my ferritin levels. I take the view that “I don’t like liver” but the last time I tried it (against my wishes, for the record!) I was...

Hi - I am trying to up my ferritin levels. I take the view that “I don’t like l...

Lotika

•3 years ago

55 Replies

Thyroid hormones are linked to cancer, and remarkably this is one area where being hypothyroid is helpful

This paper describes the relation between cancer and thyroid function. Remarkably, being a longterm hypothyroid patient lowers the chance of getting some...

This paper describes the relation between cancer and thyroid function. Remarkabl...

diogenes

Remembering•3 years ago

4 Replies

Iron Panel Test Results

Hi, I posted last week as was experiencing severe hair loss for over 6 months and a blood test via the doctors which showed my ferritin to be 24 but the doctor...

Hi, I posted last week as was experiencing severe hair loss for over 6 months an...

Topaz123

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Brands of liothyronine 5mg

Does anyone know if gp can tell what brand of liothyronine I get at chemist on NHS prescription.

Does anyone know if gp can tell what brand of liothyronine I get at chemist on N...

Denne

•3 years ago

2 Replies

6 weeks on T4/T3 - thyroid, advanced iron and vit d test results - advice please and mini update :)

Here are my past results on 100 mcg levo (left, 11/20) followed by my new results (02/21) on the right. Results are from Thriva and I followed "our" protocol,...

Here are my past results on 100 mcg levo (left, 11/20) followed by my new result...

Lotika

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Levo trial

My lovely gp has offered a trial of 25mg levothyroxine, after months of loads of different tests for severe fatigue, muscle cramps weakness etc and nothing...

My lovely gp has offered a trial of 25mg levothyroxine, after months of loads of...

Mag999

•3 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for February 2021

Surprisingly poor test results - Hashimoto

Thyroid & TTC

Looking for correct group

Test results following T3

Dr Mercola’s supplements

Skin problems - WARNING photos attached

Autoimmunity and covid

Hashimotos and covid

How to interpret results

99.9 TSH AND 2 T4 with TRU thyriod??? Is this fake medication???

Help before consultant appt on blood results

Is is Subacute Thyroiditis or Thyroid cancer?

Iron panel and full blood count test results - is it safe to supplement?

Hashimoto sand digestive problems

TSH and FT4

How long before levo takes effect?

Blood test result " weakly positive antibodies"

HELP! Just got my test results back (new ndt supply)

Tech Question

B vitamins and iron supplementation

Blood Results

Blood Results

Test results and more questions than answers!

Getting to the end of the road

Does anyone have any nice liver recipes to share?

Thyroid hormones are linked to cancer, and remarkably this is one area where being hypothyroid is helpful

Iron Panel Test Results

Brands of liothyronine 5mg

6 weeks on T4/T3 - thyroid, advanced iron and vit d test results - advice please and mini update :)

Levo trial

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